:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org'', Long's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $846,035 and $3,856,997. That averages to $2,351,516, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth decreased by 2.3% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00030676&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Billy Long, (R-Mo), 2011"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org'', Long's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $846,035 and $3,856,997. That averages to $2,351,516, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth decreased by 2.3% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00030676&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Billy Long, (R-Mo), 2011"]</ref>

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Long is one of the most reliable Republican votes, meaning he can be considered a safe vote for the Republican Party in Congress.

Biography

Long was born in Springfield, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri from 1973 to 1976, but did not finish his degree, later going back to school at the Missouri Auction School. [3]

Career

Long owns Billy Long Auctions, LLC, and has been voted best auctioneer in the Ozarks for seven years in a row. Billy is also a former talk radio show host on KWTO AM 560 in Springfield, with a listening area that covered 95 counties, including all of the Seventh Congressional District.[4]

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

On his website, Long said, "A truly just and economic system is one that allows the individual to keep the fruits of his own mental and physical labor. That system is capitalism and it has done more to lift up the human condition from poverty than any other system in the history of the world. The government should not be in the business of choosing winners and losers. When the government tries to interfere in the market place, such as with bailouts, it rewards bad behavior by transferring wealth from those who made smart investments to those who made bad investments. Not only is this practice an irresponsible use of government, it leaves us poorer as a society."

Abortion

On his website, Long said, "I am 100 percent pro-life. I believe in the sanctity of human life, that life begins at conception, and in protecting the rights of the unborn."

Agriculture

On his website, Long said, "Agriculture is a vital part of the Seventh District’s economy. It is important that Congress support the growth and development of the agriculture industry by fighting for policies that will encourage economic growth in Missouri and nationwide. The United States has been the world’s leading agricultural producer for many years and with our vast natural resources we need to keep it that way. Agricultural products are a source of significant exports, which benefits our overall economy while providing Americans with a stable, safe, and nutritious food supply."

Education

On his website, Long said, "The education of our children is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The years before a child reaches kindergarten are among the most critical in his or her life. That is why I support programs such as Parents as Teachers, which was started by Senator Kit Bond. This program gives parents the resources they need to best prepare their children for school. Such programs encourage parents to become more engaged in their children’s learning process from an early age. I also believe we must do what we can to keep students engaged through their elementary and secondary education."

Energy & Environment

On his website, Long said, "We need an all-of-the-above approach to solve this problem. We haven’t built an oil refinery in this country in over 35 years. We need more oil, gas, coal and nuclear energy production combined with more wind, solar, hydropower, and geothermal energies. This will lower prices, create jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, and strengthen our national security."

Health Care

On his website, Long said, "People, not the government, are the source of prosperity in our country and they make the American health care system the envy of the world. What we need are commonsense solutions that will strengthen our health care system instead of stimulating debt and eliminating patient choice. A health care system where insurance can be bought across state lines so insurers compete against each other and lowers cost for patients."

Homeland Security

On his website, Long said, "Today there are many challenges facing our country and none is greater than keeping our people safe. As a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, I am doing everything in my power to make sure we are protected and that those who serve on the front lines have the tools they need to get the job done."

Immigration

On his website, Long said, "While the total number of illegal immigrants is unknown, the number ranges in the millions. These illegal immigrants place strains on our social support networks, our infrastructure, and routinely evade the basic laws that govern society. As Americans we pride ourselves on our ability to incorporate immigrants into our unique American culture. Unfortunately illegal immigration resists this unifying influence and results in the creation of a near parallel society. We must enforce our laws and encourage people to become Americans the legal way."

National Defense

On his website, Long said, "At a time when we are fighting wars overseas, we must continue to support our troops. Our service men and women make our military the strongest in the world. They defend our nation and our way of life against those who would destroy our safety, freedom, and values. Congress must give them our unwavering support to complete their mission as quickly and safely as possible."

Small Business

On his website, Long said, "Small businesses are the heart-beat of this economy, representing 99.7% of all companies in America, employing half of all private sector employees and accounting for over half of the private sector economy. Americans do not owe our prosperity to the government; we owe it to the men and women who work to achieve their dreams."

Taxes

On his website, Long said, "I am a proud cosponsor of a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit the ability of the government to spend more than it takes in or to tax the American public beyond a fixed percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This amendment would force responsible spending practices by Congress and help us pay down the national debt. If we don’t act now, we will suffer permanent economic harm from our excessive tax and spending burdens."

Transportation and Infrastructure

On his website, Long said, "In addition to serving on the Homeland Security Committee, I also serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has jurisdiction over many forms of transportation: aviation, maritime, waterborne, roads, bridges, mass transit, and railroads."

Veterans

On his website, Long said, "While we can never satisfy the debt we owe America’s fallen heroes and their families, Congress must continue to put our troops, our veterans, and their families first. At a time when our service members are returning home from multiple wars and conflicts across the globe, we must provide veterans with the support they have rightfully earned. Our veterans have honorably served their country and it is time for their country to serve them." [7]

Presidential preference

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Long voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[9]

Elections

2014

Long is set to run for re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. If he runs, he will seek the Republican nomination in the primary election on August 5, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014.

2012

Long sought re-election in 2012.[10] He defeated Tom Stilson and Mike Moon in the Republican primary on August 7, 2012.[11] He was re-elected on November 6, 2012.[12]

Republican Primary Results

Full history

To view the full congressional electoral history for Billy Long, click [show] to expand the section.

2010

On November 2, 2010, Billy Long won election to the United States House. He defeated Scott Eckersley (D), Kevin Craig (L) and Nicholas Ivan Ladendorf (write-in) in the general election.[13]

U.S. House, Missouri District 7 General Election, 2010

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Billy Long

63.4%

141,010

Democratic

Scott Eckersley

30.4%

67,545

Libertarian

Kevin Craig

6.2%

13,866

Write-in

Nicholas Ivan Ladendorf

0%

10

Total Votes

222,431

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Long is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Long raised a total of $2,184,158 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 16, 2013.[14]

2012

Breakdown of the source of Long's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

Long won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Long's campaign committee raised a total of $924,152 and spent $639,660.[18] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[19]

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

According to the website GovTrack, Long missed 51 of 1,698 roll call votes from Jan 2011 to Apr 2013, which is 3.0% of votes during that period. This is worse than the median of 2.2% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving.[22]

Congressional staff salaries

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Long paid his congressional staff a total of $830,698 in 2011. Overall, Missouri ranked 21st in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[24]

Net worth

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Long's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $846,035 and $3,856,997. That averages to $2,351,516, which is lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth decreased by 2.3% from 2010.[25]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Long's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $461,037 to $4,351,996. That averages to a net worth of $2,406,516.50, which is lower than the average net worth of Republicans in 2010 of $7,561,133.[26]

National Journal vote ratings

Each year, National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted, as compared to other members in the previous year. More information about the analysis process can be found on the vote ratings page.

2012

According to the data released in 2013, Long was ranked the 50th most conservative representative during 2012.[27]

2011

According to the data released in 2012, Billy Long was ranked the 52nd most conservative representative during 2011.[28]

Percentage voting with party

May 2013

Billy Long voted with the Republican Party 98.7% of the time, which ranked 25th among the 233 House Republican members as of May 2013.[29]

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Personal

Long currently resides in Springfield with his wife, Barbara, and their two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Long attend the First & Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield, where they were married over 25 years ago.[30]